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May 31, 2019Mental Health
As Mental Health Awareness Month Ends, Our Efforts Must Not
United States of Care joined countless other organizations in recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
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May 29, 2019Press Release
USofCare Applauds Minnesota’s Legislature for Bipartisan Health Bills
We applaud Minnesota policymakers for their bipartisan agreement to preserve and expand access to quality, affordable health care.
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May 23, 2019Affordability, Press Release, Public Option, State Efforts
USofCare Applauds Introduction of Connecticut Option
US of Care applauds the introduction of Connecticut’s Connecticut Option bill, which would provide a market-based solution to lower health care costs. The introduction of the bill demonstrates that state leaders can craft effective solutions to address our most pressing health care challenges regardless of what’s happening in Washington.
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May 17, 2019Affordability, Public Option, State Efforts
Colorado Has a Plan for Lowering Costs, Delivering High-Quality Affordable Coverage.
Given the unlikelihood of significant federal action to reduce health care costs in the near future, Colorado is among the states that have taken initiative to guarantee affordable health care for its residents. Today, the governor of Colorado signed HB19-1004, a bipartisan bill aimed at establishing a competitive state insurance option. This legislation aims to tackle the issue of costly coverage in regions where there is limited or no competition among insurers. United States of Care applauds Colorado for adopting a bipartisan, state-based strategy that prioritizes affordability and accessibility.
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May 17, 2019Press Release, Public Option, State Efforts
USofCare Applauds Passage of Colorado’s Competitive State Insurance Option
Today, United States of Care celebrates the passage of Colorado’s HB19-1004, a bipartisan bill to develop a competitive state insurance option. This bill addresses the issue of limited health care coverage choices in certain Colorado communities, with the goal of making health care more affordable for residents. Colorado’s achievement exemplifies the ability of state legislators to collaborate across party lines to enact impactful legislation.
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May 15, 2019Mental Health, State Efforts
States and Health Systems Find that Housing Services Can Improve Mental Health and Reduce Costs
While we often think of health care as occurring in a physician’s office or hospital room, the most effective care can take place outside of a medical setting. Patients facing housing instability are disproportionately likely to have mental health and/or substance use disorder. Thus, housing security can be an effective way to improve both physical and mental health for patients experiencing homelessness.
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May 1, 2019Dependable Coverage, Public Option, State Efforts
Washington’s State-Based Approach to Lowering Consumer Costs and Increasing Choice
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May 1, 2019Mental Health, Press Release
United States of Care Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month
During Mental Health Awareness Month, USofCare affirms our commitment to promoting policy solutions that ensure people with behavioral health conditions can access affordable care. Mental health affects everyone, yet our health care system continues to treat behavioral health as a specialty service. We strongly encourage states to take steps to increase the affordability of mental health treatment, enforce mental health parity laws, and simplify the claims process so families will not unfairly be denied coverage.
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April 8, 2019Affordability, Dependable Coverage, Resources
Health Affairs: Measuring The Burden Of Health Care Costs For Working Families
The rising costs for individuals and families with employer-sponsored insurance (ESI) have been overlooked compared to costs in the individual market or public programs. The majority of non-elderly Americans rely on ESI for coverage, so affordability concerns for this group should be a priority. View our full brief, created jointly with Penn LDI, to learn more.